Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Mark 2 lens review with samples
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- A new version of Samyang's classic 14mm lens - same optics, different build quality. Is it money for old rope, or are the improvements really worth it? Let's find out. With thanks to Samyang for providing a sample lens for testing.
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Samyang could really broaden the appeal of its manual focus lenses with electronic communication to the body. A lot of the newer mirrorless bodies have amazing MF assist tools.
yeah, it could be cool!
Bodies would do well to allow those features without requiring a lens attached. Annoying.
@@TheMetalButcher I do not know how other brands, but Olympus for instance allows to choose or dial in focal length so IBIS can compensate for that. Still you get no EXIF and without chip or other kind of identitfication on the lens, there is no way to do it body-side only.
Yeah I absolutely agree with you, that would make the Samyan lenes even more appealing. It is a kind of annoying, that they offer this feature for the Canon and Nikon version but not for the Sony version.
They have chips for Nikon.
I have to thank you again for your low light and astrophotography portion of your review. The Samyang 14mm 2.8 is always in a lot of astrophotographers kit bag.
I may be wrong, but don't think Chris reviews Nikkor glass. Nothing against the brand, he is just so time-challenged. This channel, which has really grown in viewer numbers, has permitted him ( I gather via Patreon contributions) to purchase a new Sony A:? body. He does test Canon lens, but not heavily in favour of other brands.
Crap astro lens ver1 better
Still the best budget astrophotography lens.
Woah as you say... convinced me to buy this one. Thanks!
I've been interested in these lenses
I live in Korea where Samyang Lens is headquartered😊😊😊I enjoyed your video
I'll look forward to the next video
Really looking forward to this review since I saw your photos in their Media examples, hope to the review of the 85mm f1.4 in the future too!
Craving for a true mirrorless 16mm f2.8 rectangular lens with af and flat front glass to use filters!
I know some people who use this lens on aps-c cameras. Its not bad actually - still noticable wider than standart zooms, and less problems with vignetting and distorsion.
The Screwtape Letters is shockingly captivating to read or listen to as an audiobook. Thanks for reviewing this "new" version of this lens! I'm somewhat disappointed that it's not available in K-Mount, but it doesn't seem that much different from the Mark 1.
hey Christopher can you make a review for the Tokina 16-28mm opera edition please 😥
Yes! Thinking of getting one but no review yet.
Yes! That one is certainly very interesting.
It would be interesting to see a test of the Samyang 12mm f/2 (APS-C) on a full-frame camera in APS-C mode.
Finally, a wide angle option that's affordable and really good.
The previous version is even cheaper, is just as good (optically) and has been around for years..
Again, at f22 the image takes on a softer look but we can resolve more of the fine lines so resolution is still going up after f11. A softer look can be fixed in digital darkroom so I think it important to mention the higher resolution.
They could have really added electronics to transfer aperture and exif data, that would make automatic corrections way easier
Please review all mark 2 lens set please. Those are not yet reviewed in UA-cam. Especially the 24mm
I have the older version on my Pentax it is A lens I set the Apature through the camera. I like my Samyang/ Rokinon lenses I have 14mm2.8, 20mm1.8 and the 85mm 1.4 all are A mount lenses
Hey Chris, some months ago you told me that a review of the Tokina 14-20mm F2 was coming soon, I just wanted to know in what time you will post it because I want that lens so bad but firstly I want to see a proper review made by you haha.
I'm running a bit behind on that one. I can tell you now that its quite a typical Tokina lens in its build quality and autofocus (like the 11-16mm). At 14mm it's quite sharp though, even at f/2, so I actually found its optical performance quite pleasing. Hope that helps! Chris
That barrel distortion is brutal
Thanks for this honest review!
Also available in Fuji X mount, I have already ordered the mkii 85mm in Fuji mount.
Really wish they would have updated the optical formula. I know plenty of people love it, but that distortion just weighs on my mind.
and lets talk about the factory quality control. the astigmatism is different in each corner, Chris should check every corner, just for this lens.
Great review Christopher, can you vary the aperture between stops say for example f2.8 and f4 for still shots.
Samyang is a weird company. One the one hand they put out gems like the 135mm f/2, the XP 85mm f/1.2 & the 85mm f/1.8 and on the other they keep re-hashing this 14mm f/2.8 with its infamous mustache distortion.
the 14mm also has its infamous decentering 'feature'
It's much easier to make good telephoto lenses. Almost all 85mm+ lenses have good optics
Thanks for the review! It says on the Samyang website that this lens exceeds the image quality of the original 14mm F2.8, so I'm guessing the image quality is equal to the newer AF 14mm F2.8 lenses? I'm wondering whether it's worth upgrading from the original, I do love this lens and the weather sealing, better build quality and extra features are a great bonus.
Huh. I'm not sure what they mean there - I found image quality to be the same, myself. Maybe they tweaked something, and I didn't notice
@@christopherfrost That's cool, thanks for your reply, I trust your reviews so more than likely it's the same or very similar.
I found the older version of this lens for 200 pounds , is it worth the extra 250 pounds to get the newer version for my nikon z6 or its pretty much the same. It will only be used for astro shots
I hope they improve on QC. I have old version EF Mount. It only sharp on one side of image.
If that’s your baby in the photo then congrats!
I use a variety of samyang lenses for astro photography, whilst there very good, there quality control is a touch slack, had to send a few back in the past until i got a good copy..
Hmm so you didn't notice any weird wavy distortion I read a review of the original 14mm f2.8 lens on Ephotozine and it showed awful wavy distortion that was said to be impossible to correct due to the distortion literally being like a wave from side to side kind of looking the shape of a sinewave.
Cool, thx for review.
Hi, nice video. I an new to all this and I was wondering, how do you set this lens to infinity? Is there a mark on the focus wheel?
Hi. Thanks for review. Is there any third party square filter holder system for this lens?
Will you have a look at the new Venus Optics 9mm, 11mm and 14mm Lenses that will came over the next months (years).
no thanks
Hi. The optical performance is the same as Mark I version?
Hello I had seeen your review on Both Samyang 14mm MF Mark 2 and Samyang 14mm AF - from your review it seems the Manual lens Mark 2 offers better corner sharpness in full frame mode , is that right ?
My old Samyang 14mm doesn't focus to infinity anymore, not sure if I should give this new version a try
hey @christopherfrost, these lenses are notorious for having some corners worse than others for coma. Any chance you chose the worse corner? dont worry, I already know the answer as it was only a loaner from the manufacturer.
Amaiznh review.. Yes I was looking for this.. 1st Comment Chris 👍❤️
Version 2 rồi nhưng vẫn tệ về méo hình quá, chỉnh trong lightroom khá bất lực với méo hình của lens. Laowa vẫn là lựa chọn tốt hơn
I'm looking for a Wide angle for my A7ii.. i Need It for interior photos, and travel ( mostly hiking). I'm wondering to buy this Lens ( It would be perfect due to the weather sealing), the Samyang 14mm AF ( I don't Need AF, but it's smaller and lighter) and the Samyang 18mm AF.. what do you suggest me? Does this Lens really too big on an A7II for hiking ( I Will use It in combination with a 24-70, or a 40mm)?
it sucks that samyang don't have filter thread for this..
Please compare this lent and Yongnuo 14/2.8. Thanks
I watched dozens of your lens reviews in the past days even if I don't own all these cameras. Is there a Nikon lens review in your pipeline? :)
Look on my channel playlists - I reviewed 3 Nikon lenses already
tks
Can you please test the colour temperature this new lens produces? Because the 1st gen is too warm compared to other lenses
Can you achieve infinity focus here?
First!!! Back to Canon, love it!
Please tell me you are testing the 85 mkii!!! :D
Cant trust peaking on these lenses on Sony E. But they are sharp :) I prefer the AF version since peaking cant be used.
Does this mean that we can't use focus peaking on this MF lens? Cheers
@@hans6304 You can. But you have to punch in to check focus. I shoot moving objects, so no time..hehe! Peaking cant be trusted.
@@kenspo I've been thinking on which one to get, the MF or AF. I'll be using it to shoot real estate, astro and street. Thank you!
@@hans6304 I would recommend the AF one, no doubt. Always in my bag and I love that lens :)
I'm waiting review for viltrox 23f1.4 for x mount plssss.
I guess the mk I is better
Hi
So basically the same optical design, just a few new stuff, such as build quality and focus locking. I hated the sunstars from the old samyang, any Idea if they are better on this one (more blades?). There are a lot of great lenses mf, like the loawa, irix, etc, but they all have horrible sunstars and flares.
This one I'd like as a give away :D
20MP -> 30MP -> 42MP -> Medium Format 100MP? 😗😗